Bettwil facts for kids

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Bettwil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Bettwil Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Muri
Area
• Total	4.25 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
Elevation	688 m (2,257 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	654
• Density	153.88/km2 (398.6/sq mi)
Postal code	5618
Surrounded by	Boswil, Buttwil, Fahrwangen, Kallern, Sarmenstorf, Schongau (LU)

Bettwil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Muri district. It is part of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.

History of Bettwil

Village school

Aerial view of Bettwil in 1949

People have lived in the Bettwil area for a very long time. Ancient Roman items have been found here. The name Petiwilare was first used for Bettwil in the year 924.

In the past, the taxes from the village were shared. They went to Einsiedeln Abbey, a monastery, and a hospital in Bremgarten. For over 200 years, from 1200 to 1412, the village was owned by the Lords of Heidegg. It was even used to pay a ransom once!

Bettwil's current borders were set in 1415. This was when it became part of the Swiss Confederation. A village law from 1547 gave the people the right to choose their local leaders. Bettwil has had a village school since 1770.

Until 1799, Bettwil was part of a larger church area. Then, it became its own independent church community. An old chapel, built in 1496, was replaced by the Church of St. Joseph in 1789.

Farming is still important in Bettwil. In 1990, about 35% of the workers were farmers. In 1981, more land became available, which helped the population grow. A bus service started in 1988. By 1990, many people traveled outside Bettwil for work.

Geography and Nature in Bettwil

Brandholz village in Bettwil

Bettwil covers an area of about 4.25 square kilometers (1.64 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 69%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 21% of the area. The remaining land, about 9.6%, has buildings and roads.

Most of the forested land is covered with thick trees. For farming, over half the land is used for growing crops. Some areas are pastures for animals, and a small part has orchards or vineyards.

Bettwil is located in the Muri district. It sits on the western side of a hill called the Lindenberg. The municipality includes the main village of Bettwil. It also has smaller areas called hamlets, like Brandholz, Guggibad, and Königsberg.

Bettwil's Coat of Arms

The official coat of arms for Bettwil is quite simple. It shows three green pine trees. These trees have red trunks and grow from a green hill. The background of the shield is silver.

People and Population of Bettwil

Village store and post office

Bettwil has a population of 654 people. About 8.5% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the population has changed a little.

Most people in Bettwil speak German, about 97.6%. English is the second most common language, and French is third.

Let's look at the age groups in Bettwil:

• About 9.3% of the population are children aged 0 to 9.
• Around 15% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
• Adults aged 20 to 29 make up about 10.2%.
• People aged 30 to 39 are about 12.7%.
• The largest group, about 21%, are aged 40 to 49.
• Those aged 50 to 59 are about 14.3%.
• Older adults aged 60 to 69 are about 9.1%.
• People aged 70 to 79 are about 6.2%.
• A small number, about 1.6%, are aged 80 to 89.
• Very few, about 0.7%, are 90 and older.

In 2000, about 58.5% of homes were owned by the people living in them. This means they did not pay rent. Most homes in Bettwil have 3 or more people living in them. In 2008, about 40.8% of all homes were single-family houses. There were no empty apartments that year.

The population of Bettwil has changed over time:

• 1850: 421 people
• 1900: 400 people
• 1950: 414 people
• 1980: 376 people
• 2000: 576 people

Economy and Jobs in Bettwil

In 2007, Bettwil had a very low unemployment rate, only 0.61%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.

Many people in Bettwil work in different areas:

• Primary sector: This includes farming and forestry. About 53 people work in this area, with around 20 businesses.
• Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 63 people work here, with 4 businesses.
• Tertiary sector: This covers services like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 56 people work in this sector, with 15 businesses.

In 2000, 302 people who lived in Bettwil had jobs. Most of them, about 76.8%, traveled outside Bettwil for work. However, 70 people came into Bettwil to work. There were 140 jobs available in the municipality. About 60.5% of working people used a private car to get to work.

Religion in Bettwil

Village church

According to the 2000 census, most people in Bettwil are Roman Catholic, about 67.5%. The next largest group, about 21.2%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.

Education in Bettwil

Switzerland is known for its good education system. In Bettwil, about 75.5% of adults (aged 25-64) have completed higher education. This means they have gone beyond basic schooling, either to a university or a specialized college.

In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 30 students attending primary school in Bettwil.

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See also

In Spanish: Bettwil para niños